For any door, my favorite style of cremone bolt is unlacquered brass. If you let them age to their beautiful patina, the look is timeless.

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Oversized Sconces

These antique sconces from Watkins Culver are the perfect example of how a large-scale piece can add drama to simple spaces while creating soft, romantic lighting.

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Peter Vitale

Old Casement Doors and Windows With Thin Mullions

This is a style that they often used in the 20s when they built houses. I like the appearance of old steel casement doors and windows with thin mullions because it adds character and increases light in the space. I have them custom made and use them as often as possible. They work in a variety of projects from a beach house in Manhattan Beach and hacienda in El Paso to a French-style house in Houston.

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Courtesy of Lefroy Brooks

Lefroy Brooks Bath Taps

I like this pair of bath taps from Lefroy Brooks because of their unusual shape and their ability to mix with any style of bathroom. They especially look great with stone sinks, which I often use in my projects.

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Venetian Plaster Walls

There is nothing prettier than the simplicity of having a Venetian plaster wall with no color or a small amount of buff pigment added. You never have to paint and all of your beautiful things take center stage. The walls do not fight with what you want to hang in that space.

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Antique Floors

When you use an old floor, what you see is what you get. With a waxed finish, antique floors with an aged patina look great in any setting.

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Peter Vitale

Open Dish Pantries

When used in the kitchen, open dish pantries allow you to display all of your wonderful collections and you will actually use them because they are readily accessible.

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Mix of Contemporary and Antique Pieces

What a great place for breakfast! This is the perfect example of how I like to mix up the styles of furniture—contemporary and antique—because it makes a room more interesting.

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Iron Railings and Plaster Stairs

The combination of a simple iron railing with an elegant plaster stair doesn't get any better. It's architecturally beautiful and really makes a statement. Plus, it can work in both traditional and contemporary settings.

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